Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......

Crans-montana fire death toll rises to 41 after victim dies from injuries

The death toll from the devastating fire that struck the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana has risen to 41, following the death of a young victim who had been hospitalized since the tragedy. Authorities in the canton of Valais confirmed that an 18-year-old Swiss national succumbed to his injuries on January 31......

Controversial speed camera near Italian border: Ventimiglia found guilty of abusive procedure

An Italian court has ruled against the border municipality of Ventimiglia, finding it guilty of an abusive legal procedure linked to fines issued by a controversial speed camera installed near the town. For months, French and Italian motorists have been challenging traffic fines generated by the device located in Porra, just outside Ventimiglia.......

The world’s largest economies in 2026 by nominal GDP

Global economic power in 2026 remains highly concentrated, with a handful of countries accounting for a large share of worldwide output. According to international economic projections, total global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach approximately 123.6 trillion dollars, reflecting steady but uneven growth across regions. The......

Italy: Fugitive member of 'Ndrangheta mafia arrested in Switzerland

Swiss authorities announced on Wednesday the arrest of a fugitive linked to the powerful Calabrian mafia, the 'Ndrangheta. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was apprehended on January 23 in Wetzikon, about 30 kilometers north of Zurich. The arrest was carried out based on an Italian arrest warrant issued by the Public......

German defense minister demands Trump apology over NATO comments

President Donald Trump's claim that NATO allies "stayed a bit back, a bit off the front lines" during the Afghanistan war has drawn sharp rebukes from European leaders, military veterans, and NATO royals. Trump made the remarks in a Thursday Fox Business Network interview at the Davos World Economic Forum, asserting the United......

Global backlash after Trump’s Afghanistan comments

Donald Trump’s recent remarks questioning the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan have sparked widespread criticism from countries across Europe and as far as Australia. The U.S. president had claimed in a Fox News interview that allied forces “stayed a bit away from the front lines” and suggested that the United States “never......

Meloni suggests Nobel Peace Prize for Trump over Ukraine peace

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed hope on Friday of nominating U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he secures a just and lasting end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Rome, she positioned herself as a bridge between Trump's unconventional......

Betharram school site to close, says catholic education official

The site hosting the Betharram educational institution is expected to close by the coming summer, according to a senior representative of Catholic education authorities in France. Speaking on French radio, Pierre-Vincent Guéret, president of the National Federation of Management Bodies for Catholic Education (Fnogec), confirmed that......

Italy uncovers only building designed by architecture's father

Italian authorities announced on Monday the unearthing of a public edifice over 2,000 years old, attributed to the ancient Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius, widely regarded as the father of architecture. This revelation concludes a centuries-long quest to locate the sole structure the legendary figure claimed to have personally designed......

Italy's Meloni calls Trump's Greenland tariffs an error

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, labeling his tariff threats against European nations over Greenland a "mistake" and urging dialogue to avert escalation. Speaking to reporters during a South Korea visit, she disclosed a recent direct call with Trump to voice disagreement......

Kremlin welcomes European leaders' calls for Russia dialogue

The Kremlin has welcomed recent signals from leaders in France, Italy, and Germany supporting renewed dialogue with Moscow over the Ukraine conflict, describing it as a positive shift in European thinking after years of diplomatic isolation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov highlighted statements from Paris, Rome, and Berlin as recognizing......

Russia dismisses Macron's outreach to Putin as publicity stunt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to engage Vladimir Putin in talks, branding it a "publicity stunt" and "megaphone diplomacy" during a January 14, 2026, press conference in Moscow. Despite the rebuke, Moscow expressed openness to negotiations with U.S.......

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